.. which stands for Electrical
Metal Tubing............... Cable comprising supplying circuit.....................
Switch box .............EngineeringEBooksPdf........The main panel (or fuse cabinet) through
which electricity brought into the building
and then distributed various branch cir-
cuits.A safety device which breaks the flow of
electricity whenever circuit becomes
overloaded.........M...
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Short circuit ....T............com
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Conductors ...... Common trade term for electric wires......
Color-Coding .........
. Type protective box which switch ter-
minals are connected the wires............ Used pull wire
through walls, floors and ceilings existing
homes...............Explanation Standard Electrical Terms
Receptacle Outlet
Fuse
Circuit-Breaker
Electric Service Panel
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Thin-wall conduit called E.....The power-carrying wires (usually black or
red) distinguished from the "neutral"
wires (usually white)... type outlet which electric cords can
\V conveniently plugged in.
Grounding ........
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........... Contains the main disconnect switch
for the entire wiring system, well fuses
or circuit-breakers.......................
Circuit .....The connection the electrical system to
the earth, precaution necessary prevent
damage from lightning and minimize danger
from shocks.... Performs the same functions fuse the
"Circuit-Breaker" types service panel....
"Hot" Wires ......
Fish wire Narrow, springy metal type bent into hook
at one both ends........ Any mounted electrical device such a
switch, outlet, ceiling light, etc..............
Line.............. flows out from the source supply one or
1
1
2 more outlets, and then back... Identification wires color throughout
the system help assure that "hot" wires
will connected only "hot" wires and
that "neutral" wires run continuous un-
interrupted connection back the ground
terminal.................. improper connection between "hot"
"hot" wires between "hot" wire and
a "neutral"........... Two more wires through which electricity
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